HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - REDEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES (2)NEW BUSINESS
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DEPARTMENT:
AGENDA REPO]
September 24, 1996
Item to be presented by:
REDEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES
Newhall Redevelopment Agency
Ken Pulskamp
Recently the. City distributed over twenty Requests for Qualifications (RFQ's) to firms in order
to retain legal counsel for the Newhall Redevelopment Agency effort. In order to select a firm
to best represent the Agency, it is anticipated that a three member interview panel comprised
of the City Manager/Executive Director and two City Council/Agency Board members would
be established. Therefore, at this time it is necessary to select the two members of the Agency
to participate in this effort. Interviews are presently scheduled for October 11, 1996 from
approximately gam to 2pm.
The legal counsel selected will assist and advise the Agency on specific items relating to legal
strategy and compliance with California Redevelopment Law, specifically AB 1290, Several
specific items to be performed by legal counsel include:
• Developing legal strategy
• Ensuring legal compliance in all areas
• Preparing/reviewing all ordinances and resolutions
• Coordinating with the City Council, Redevelopment Agency and
appropriate commissions and boards
• Ensuring CEQA compliance
• Attendance at Redevelopment Agency meetings
RECOMMENDATION
That the Newhall Redevelopment Agency Board select two members to participate in the
redevelopment legal services interview panel.
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